Jul 31 The facts and timeline of Trump and Epstein’s falling out By Madison Czopek, Gabrielle Lazor, PolitiFact Before Trump’s presidency and Epstein’s conviction as a sex offender, the two socialized at soirées with Victoria’s Secret models, parties in Palm Beach, Florida, and trips between New York and Florida on Epstein’s private jet. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 6:32 Economist analyzes Trump’s trade deals as tariff deadline approaches By Amna Nawaz, Murrey Jacobson, Azhar Merchant With hours to go before President Trump’s deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But there’s uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 6:35 Sen. Shaheen on why more Dems voted to block weapons to Israel: ‘Things need to change’ By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 9:40 FCC chairman says network oversight offers a needed ‘course correction’ By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas We continue our look at the FCC’s decision to allow Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance. The scrutinized media deal was approved in a 2-1 vote after Paramount agreed to a settlement with… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 6:26 How Trump’s answers about his fallout with Epstein have evolved By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the president’s evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more questions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julie Brown of the Miami… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 5:23 The Texas redistricting battle and its impact on next year’s midterms By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz, Laken Kincaid Texas lawmakers are revisiting their congressional maps in a rare mid-decade review to redraw their lines in favor of Republicans. President Trump urged leaders in the state to restructure their maps in an attempt to maintain GOP control of the… Continue watching
Jul 31 White House says it will begin construction on $200 million ballroom in September By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump for months has been promising to build a ballroom, saying the White House doesn't have enough space to hold large events. Continue reading
Jul 31 Americans’ views on racial discrimination have shifted substantially in 4 years, poll shows By Terry Tang, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press A poll finds less than half of U.S. adults believe Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination. Continue reading
Jul 31 Appeals court questions Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without Congress By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Appellate court judges are expressing skepticism over President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for his broadest batch of tariffs. Continue reading
Jul 31 With growing urgency, more U.S. Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza By David Crary, Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press Major Jewish organizations, like the American Jewish Committee and the Rabbinical Assembly, express concern over worsening conditions and call for increased cooperation to deliver aid. Continue reading